Hudson Valley Mall jewelry thief at large, police say

ULSTER — Town police are searching for a young man who allegedly stole $6,000 worth of jewelry from the Hudson Valley Mall Thursday.

Chief Matt Taggard said that a black male around 30-years-old dressed in business attire asked to take a look at two rings in Sears around 5:45 p.m. After the employee gave him the rings, he ran to a four-door grey Lexus and fled.

Sears security contacted police, who unsuccessfully attempted to stop the Lexus before it left the parking lot. The man is 6 feet tall and weighs 175 pounds, Taggard said.

Anyone with information should contact police at 382-1111. The caller’s identity will be kept confidential.